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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.24, 318.46 and 147.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.24, 318.46 and 147.34 is: 221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.24 : 318.46 = 147.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.24/318.46 = 147.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.24x = 318.46 × 147.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.24x = 46,921.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,921.90/212.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.08

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